Join us as we reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the strength of our family tree! Our reunion is more than a gathering—it’s a chance to honor our past, laugh in the present, and build memories for the future. We can’t wait to see you there!

When: Saturday, July (Date to be announced), 2026

The date of choice Saturday July 11th is the rain Date for Greenwich fireworks

Time: 10:00am - Sunset

Where: Tods Point also called Greenwich Point Park. . { The Park is in Old Greenwich }

11 Tods Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT 06870

Tod’s Point requires all Tickets to be purchased in advance !

Each of the Families will have a point person who will purchase the tickets, collect the funds, distribute the tickets for the attendees in advance.

We’re in the process of securing a location inside Tod’s Point called the “Clambake Area”, it’s very secluded,  there is a parking lot right near the site, you can drive up to the site to drop off Love Ones, Food, Equipment, then park in the lot… the site has restrooms, plenty of open space for games & has a shelter with enough tables to hold 175 people.

The Beach is on the outside of the Clambake Area - there are paths / road to get to the beach, plenty of trails for walking….  The Beach area has a snack bar, showers …

Each Family Household attending is asked to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert.  Pls contact your Clan’s Point Person to let them know what you would like to bring.

Lunch:    12 - 2pm   Hamburgers / Hot Dogs

                       5:15 pm  ~ Family  Group Photo ~

 Dinner:   5:45pm   Fried Chicken

Beer , Water, Sodas, Ice Tea / Lemonade . . .

 Family Members who would like to contribute additional funds to Reunion for Food / Drinks.  Pls contact your Family Point Member. Please know your donation is greatly appreciated ! ! !

  • Games – Tournaments :   Corn Hole, Volleyball, Croquet Set, Backgammon … 

If you would like to help with the Reunion, contact your Family Point person .

>   >   > In addition we  need volunteers to help set up & break down <  <  <

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Tod’s Points requires all attendees to pay in advance of the event date.  Each Family has a Family Point Person: who will be responsible to purchase the tickets, collect the funds, distribute the tickets for the attendees in advance of the Reunion Date. 

Fees : “$0” Seniors 65+ & Children under 5 are Free Entry pass to be presented at entry booth

$10.00 All Others - Entry pass to be presented at entry booth

$40.00 per Car for Parking Pass to be presented at entry booth

Security Guards do not collect $ at the entrance, All fees Must be paid for in Advance

  Your Family Point Person will get “all” the passes including Senior tickets > Be sure to tell your Family Point Member You are a senior.  The tickets will be forwarded to all family members before the Reunion Date. Pls order prior to June 1st

Family Point People: 

  • Emma Clan:   Ross Emma …………………...  email: raemmanc@gmail.com   

                                                                                             Call / Text:  919.337.2050

                                                                             Call / Text:   203.857.4998

The Park will not allow ground signs with directions:  Follow pink highlighted route to the Clambake area { Map Enclosed }

Bring a lawn or beach chair, sun block, hat, towel, swimsuit, sneakers to play games, sunglasses, …

Park Rules: NO Glass Bottles , NO Pets, NO Drones and No Loud Music

 If you have any questions “ PLEASE “ contact Your Family Point Person with suggestions or concerns. If we do not acknowledge your message ~ We did not get it !  Resend, Call …  

Look forward to seeing you at the Reunion !

History of Our Family Reunion

Family Reunion: Photo from the 80's, early 90's taken at Grandpa Lodato's house.

Marguerite Lodato, Alex Coleman,
Melissa Coleman at the 2017 Reunion.

The picnic started in the mid 1950’s as a way to get together with families & cousins.  The male members of our families formed a club, it was called “The Loyal Order of Friendship”. The Lodato‘s, Santora’s, Emma’s & Siclari’s would get together once a month to play cards. Each month they would gather at a different family member’s house, smoke cigars, play cards & paid dues.  The dues were used to purchase the food for the picnics.  The picnics would always occur on a major summer holiday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July or Labor Day.  The Club members would put the event together, secure the location, do the shopping for the food, cook all the food… The Club members would arrive at Todd’s Point or Ward Reservation early in the morning, set up the grills.  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner was served, the picnic took the entire day closing around 8 o’clock at night.  These picnics were full of fun for all ages & kept our lives intertwined.

As our families grew, the family picnics were held independently. Each family had their own gatherings.  The Lodato’s chose to celebrate the Family Picnic on July 4th  our family not only got together for Independence Day, we also celebrated Mario Lodato’s Birthday which was on July 2nd. Over the years several family members have opened up their hearts & homes to keep the Family Picnic a Tradition.

As time moves forward our families have grown large, many family members have past & we seem to have grown out of touch with our family members. We want to keep the tradition of getting together alive.  We want to continue the concept of Family, it’s what our Forefathers would of wanted. 

Melissa Coleman, Tony Lodato, Alex Coleman at the 2017 Reunion.

Cousins, Sage Suppa and Josh Coleman